The drop in nickel prices presents a silver lining for the BEV and stainless steel sectors. Rising nickel production in coming years will intensify oversupply and further weigh on prices, a positive for sectors that use nickel as raw material. Learn more: mdy.link/4aiaaU1

The healthcare industry continues to be one of the top 10 most attacked sectors.

Cyberattacks can result in a multitude of financial and reputational risks, not to mention the ultimate toll: human life.

Read the insights from our latest cyber survey: mdy.link/3wg9HDG

We’re thrilled to attend and sponsor the MBS Forum 2024 hosted by Invisso on May 9-10 in New York. Join us to hear Moody's Robb Paltz deconstruct CMBS market myths and share his insights on its latest trends. See more details here: mdy.link/3yampnS

We are pleased to announce that, for the fourth consecutive year, CFI.co has named Moody’s Ratings as winner of the 2024 award for Best Credit Risk Analysis (LATAM). Find out more: mdy.link/3JFuXWv.

A Moody's Ratings report serves as a clarion call for higher education institutions to prioritize cyber resilience and fortify their defenses against evolving threats.

Read more from University Herald: mdy.link/44BeVa1

We continue to examine credit impacts of emerging green tech – what does disruptive innovation mean for transition risk & decarbonization, as policymakers look to accelerate change & companies adapt investment strategies.
👉 Learn more: mdy.link/3UzAaWd

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The tokenization of alternative assets such as art and real estate could grow secondary markets, but how does this work? Hear Moody’s Ratings’ Rajeev Bamra and Provenance Blockchain Foundation CEO Anthony Moro on tokenization’s impact on digital finance: mdy.link/4baimXa

We are proud to sponsor the Annual CLO Industry Conference in New York on 29-30 April, co-hosted by the LSTA and DealCatalyst. Come hear Moody’s speakers sharing their insights on the latest trends in the market. Register here: mdy.link/3Ua7bH1

Moody’s Ratings explores the outlook for various real estate investments worldwide. And our experts explain why some territories and property types have better prospects than others, from the US to Europe and beyond. Listen here: mdy.link/448UQYj

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Moody’s analysts explore green finance, discussing greenwashing risk, the EU green loan market, and how clear standards and rules – and blockchain technology – could play a positive role. Listen here: mdy.link/44dPUBo

Moody's Ratings Rajeev Bamra anticipates a dual impact from the #Bitcoin halving. It could:

👉 Propel BTC’s price due to reduced inflation and heightened scarcity
👉 Concentrate mining power among fewer large mining entities and compromise network security

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We expect UK life insurers writing bulk purchase annuities - where companies transfer their defined benefit pension risks to insurers in return for a premium - will maintain solid profit margins and capital over the coming 12-18 months. More on insurance: mdy.link/3W28JFu

The Moody’s team enjoyed the Environmental Finance Sustainable Debt EMEA 2024 event in London this week. It was a perfect opportunity to exchange insights, and Moody’s Rahul Ghosh moderated a panel on sovereign debt. See more on sustainable finance: mdy.link/3W4TnjE

As the IMF and World Bank hold their spring meetings, there is cautious optimism about a soft landing - but inflation, mounting debt levels and geopolitics remain key concerns for the global growth outlook and for sovereign credit. Hear more: mdy.link/49JzaTN

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Join our Global Emerging Markets virtual event on 4 June to explore prospects for 2024 & beyond. Our experts will guide you through Moody’s latest emerging markets data - and expectations for sovereigns, corporates, risks, defaults and more. Register here: mdy.link/3Uq6g6Q

What are digital assets?

They're financial assets in digital form, including digital tokens. By making alternative assets easier to own and trade, tokenization can reshape secondary markets.

Check out our insights around 'bits, bytes and basis points': mdy.link/441JDIM

Tokenization has the potential to transform secondary markets for alternative assets.

Per- #EarthDay , we explore credit impacts of emerging green tech in The Big Picture Podcast, looking at transition risk & broader decarbonization.

👉 Listen to the podcast: mdy.link/4aEkRks

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How will inflation, interest rate trends and US Fed decisions affect GDP growth in emerging markets from Asia to Central Europe and beyond? Moody’s experts explain the trends, and why prospects are better in some regions than others. Listen here: mdy.link/3xwhJbJ

The proportion of people in the US over 65 is projected to rise to 21% by 2030, nearly twice the level in 2000. What does this mean for local governments, the labor market, and the health sector? Listen here to find out: mdy.link/3VXlyRq

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